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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Drilling Well Control | |||
| Reference | ENM251 | Version | 2 |
| Created | March 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | February 2007 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | September 2017 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To allow the student to develop a working knowledge of well control operations and to be able to use these principles in the planning and design of well control systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically review and evaluate drilling operation process, including formation pressure. |
| 2 | Describe and appraise the fundamentals of well control operations. |
| 3 | Identify well control problems and apply mathematical solutions to the well control problems. |
| 4 | Specify BOP equipment to be utilised for drilling a designated well, including the functions of the specialist equipment. |
| 5 | Apply and design strategies for well control operations and management procedures. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Formation pressure: Definition of normal, subnormal and abnormal pressure; Fracture pressure. Prediction while planning and while drilling. Formation integrity tests. Circulation pressure losses. Shallow gas: introduction, operational precautions. Kick tolerance: introduction, minimum casing seating depth, kick tolerance volumes and limitations. Maximum allowable annulus surface pressure: determination, exceeding. Drilling operations: drilling with oil based mud, overbalance drilling, operational considerations. Fundamental principles of well control. Primary and secondary well control. Kick and blowout: - Causes and prevention; - Detection; - Safety margins. Well control methods: - Drillers method; - Engineering methods. Rig personnel responsibilities. Well control systems. Well control problems. Well shut-in procedures. Shut-in pressure. Well control equipment, principles, operations. Risk assessment: HAZID, PUWER, LOLER. Well control management. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture based module supplemented by tutorials, practical work and case studies supplemented by industrial visits/industry speakers. Shell's Wells Distance Learning Package (WDLP) will be used as core material. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 80 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 100 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 120 |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 120 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 25% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | The coursework will be Shell Yellow Pages - the assessment element of the Wells Distance Learning Package. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 75% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | The examination will be open book. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Students are required to have been awarded the Shell Round II Certificate or equivalent Shell Diploma. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | Pass Shell's Wells Distance Learning Package Round II. |
| Fail | Fail Shell's Wells Distance Learning Package Round II. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Access to this module is limited to students sponsored by Shell. Normally a UK 2.2 honours degree or above, or equivalent, in Engineering or a related discipline. Proficiency in English language for academic purposes, IELTS score of 6.5 or above. Qualification through previous relevant industry experience may be considered. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This module is for a corporate client only and cannot be taken as part of the Postgraduate Professional Studies Programme. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | ADAMAS, N. and KUHLMAN, L., 1994. Kicks and Blowout Control. 2nd ed. Tulsa, Oklahoma : PennWell |
| 2 | BAKER, R., 1998. 4th ed. Practical Well Control. Austin, TX: Petroleum Extension Services |
| 3 | GRACE, D., 2003. Advanced Blowout and Well Control. Burlington, MA: Gulf Professional |
| 4 | LAPEVROUSE, J., 2002. Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and workover. Oxford: Butterworth – Heinemann |
| 5 | MURCHISON, J., 1998. Well Control for Man on the Rig. Albuquerque, NM; Murchison Drilling School |
| 6 | RABIA, H., 1985. Oilwell Drilling Engineering. 1985. London, Graham& Trotman |
| 7 | SHELL INTERNATIONAL, 2006. Wells Distance Learning Package. Internal Document |